First international Berlin Burlesque Festival

The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists

By By JAKE ELLISON

on September 22, 2013 1:31 PM

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Burlesque artist Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artist Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists take part ... more

Burlesque artists Syren Joey, Champagne Sparkles, Lucky LU and Little Miss Piss, from left, of Immoral Babylon Productions perform during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artists Syren Joey, Champagne Sparkles, Lucky LU and Little Miss Piss, from left, of Immoral Babylon Productions perform during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival ... more

Burlesque artist Giddy Heights of Britain performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artist Giddy Heights of Britain performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take ... more

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take ... more

Burlesque artist Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland checks her outfit backstage before the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artist Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland checks her outfit backstage before the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The ... more

Burlesque artist Luminous Pariah of the U.S. performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Luminous Pariah of the U.S. performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

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Guests pose as they arrive for the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Guests pose as they arrive for the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival ... more

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The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada, center, and the stage kittens Mopsy Meyers, left, and Mama Tigra, right, perform during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada, center, and the stage kittens Mopsy Meyers, left, and Mama Tigra, right, perform during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque ... more

Burlesque artists Ferkel Johnson, The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada and Luminous Pariah of the U.S., from left, prepare backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artists Ferkel Johnson, The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada and Luminous Pariah of the U.S., from left, prepare backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first ... more

Burlesque artist Giddy Heights of Britain checks her outfit backstage before her performance at the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artist Giddy Heights of Britain checks her outfit backstage before her performance at the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, ... more

Burlesque artist Lady Francescca of Sweden performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artist Lady Francescca of Sweden performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take ... more

Burlesque artists from left, Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland, Lady Francescca of Sweden, Giddy Heights of Great Britain, Little Miss Piss of Germany and Valentina of New Zealand laugh at backstage before the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The artists from overseas take part in the four-day festival which includes three different evening shows. less

Burlesque artists from left, Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland, Lady Francescca of Sweden, Giddy Heights of Great Britain, Little Miss Piss of Germany and Valentina of New Zealand laugh at backstage before ... more

Burlesque artists Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden, right, and Koko La Douce pose after the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artists Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden, right, and Koko La Douce pose after the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. ... more

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Great Britain performs with her fiery hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Great Britain performs with her fiery hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. ... more

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Britain performs with her hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Britain performs with her hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. ... more

The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

A spectator tries out nipples pasties at a sales booth during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

A spectator tries out nipples pasties at a sales booth during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

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Burlesque artist Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

Burlesque artist Luminous Pariah of the U.S. performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Luminous Pariah of the U.S. performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

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Burlesque artist Diva Hollywood of Britain performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Diva Hollywood of Britain performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland get dressed backstage for the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland get dressed backstage for the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day ... more

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland, right, performs with another burlesque artist during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland, right, performs with another burlesque artist during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, ... more

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Great Britain performs with her hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Great Britain performs with her hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, ... more

Burlesque artist Hedoluxe of Germany talks to spectators during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Hedoluxe of Germany talks to spectators during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day ... more

Burlesque artist Clea Cutthroat of teh U.S. performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Clea Cutthroat of teh U.S. performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland, left, performs with another burlesque artist during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland, left, performs with another burlesque artist during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, ... more

Burlesque artist Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more

Burlesque artist and Berlin resident Champagne Sparkles of Canada stretches her muscles backstage before performing at the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist and Berlin resident Champagne Sparkles of Canada stretches her muscles backstage before performing at the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, ... more

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland, right, performs with another burlesque artist during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Magenta Lust of Scotland, right, performs with another burlesque artist during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, ... more

Burlesque artist and Berlin resident Champagne Sparkles of Canada, left, helps her colleague to put on her corsage backstage before performing at the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist and Berlin resident Champagne Sparkles of Canada, left, helps her colleague to put on her corsage backstage before performing at the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque ... more

Burlesque artist Lady Francescca of Sweden performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Lady Francescca of Sweden performs during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival including ... more

Burlesque artists Luminous Pariah of the U.S., left, and The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada prepare backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artists Luminous Pariah of the U.S., left, and The Accordion Girl Natasha Enquist of Canada prepare backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin ... more

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Britain performs with her hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Anna the Hulagan of Britain performs with her hula hoop during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. ... more

Burlesque artist Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland, left, and Little Miss Piss of Germany try out nipples pasties at a sales booth during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Minouche von Marabou of Switzerland, left, and Little Miss Piss of Germany try out nipples pasties at a sales booth during the Newcomer Night of the first international Berlin Burlesque ... more

Burlesque artist Diva Hollywood of Britain fixes her false eyelashes backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Diva Hollywood of Britain fixes her false eyelashes backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, ... more

Burlesque artists Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden, right, and Diva Hollywood of Britain get dressed backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artists Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden, right, and Diva Hollywood of Britain get dressed backstage for their performance at the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque ... more

Burlesque artist Marlene von Steenvag of Germany performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Marlene von Steenvag of Germany performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day ... more

Burlesque artist Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival including three different evening shows and different workshops hosts some 36 international burlesque artists. less

Burlesque artist Fraeulein Frauke of Sweden performs during the Odd Night, the second show of the first international Berlin Burlesque Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The four-day festival ... more